{"id":359,"date":"2021-10-06T23:04:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T15:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/transactions\/?page_id=359"},"modified":"2026-02-03T18:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:53:46","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021_Video_Teaser_Transactions_NASTPHL.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=1792\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1654\" height=\"2339\" src=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021-PAGTANAW-2050-Front-Cover.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2013 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021-PAGTANAW-2050-Front-Cover.png 1654w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021-PAGTANAW-2050-Front-Cover-177x250.png 177w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021-PAGTANAW-2050-Front-Cover-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021-PAGTANAW-2050-Front-Cover-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021-PAGTANAW-2050-Front-Cover-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021-PAGTANAW-2050-Front-Cover-1448x2048.png 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1654px) 100vw, 1654px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-preview-pagtanaw-2050-the-philippine-science-technology-and-innovation-foresight\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=1792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A PREVIEW \u2013 PAGTANAW 2050: THE PHILIPPINE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION FORESIGHT<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=3727\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TNP-2025_ver5-724x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5545 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TNP-2025_ver5-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TNP-2025_ver5-177x250.png 177w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TNP-2025_ver5-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TNP-2025_ver5.png 1086w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"current-issue\" style=\"color:#fcb63b\"><strong>CURRENT ISSUE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5497\"><strong>Volume 47 (2025)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 47th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on 9-10 July 2025, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme \u201cBioscience Innovations: Transforming Enterprise Ecosystems for Wealth Creation.\u201d Anchored on the Department of Science and Technology\u2019s four pillars\u2014human well-being, wealth creation, wealth protection, and sustainability\u2014the meeting emphasises the transformative role of bioscience in bridging scientific discovery with community needs. It highlights how bioscience-driven solutions can enhance resilience, promote inclusive livelihoods, conserve resources, and empower future generations through education and skills development. By focusing on community-based livelihood innovations, sustainable resource management, and workforce development, the ASM emphasizes bioscience as a key driver of economic growth, social innovation, and environmental stewardship.<br><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"front-matter\"><strong>FRONT MATTER<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?page_id=115\">Copyright and other Journal Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5664\">Editorial Staff (2025)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5672\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5672\">Board of Editors (2025)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5667\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5667\">Executive Council, NAST PHL (2025)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?page_id=115\">About the TRANSACTIONS NAST PHL<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?page_id=123\">About the National Academy of Science and Technology PHL<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conference-proceedings\">CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS<\/h5>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5502\">Message<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. \nRepublic of the Philippines<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5504\">Message<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Sec. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., DOST Secretary<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5508\">Message<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Acd. Jaime C. Montoya, NAST PHL President<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5510\">Message<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Windell L. Rivera\nSteering Committee Chair<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5512\">47th ASM Resolutions<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">47th Annual Scientific Meeting (9-10 July 2025) of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Keynote Address<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5575\">Bioscience Innovations: Transforming Enterprise Ecosystems for Wealth Creation<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Renato U. Solidum Jr<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5578\">Bioscience Futures: Collaboration, Innovation, and Impact in Australia and the Asia-Pacific<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ivan Marusic FAA<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Perspective<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5646\">Safeguarding Natural Forests under Sustainable Forest Land Management Agreement (SFLMA):Ecological Risks and Policy Imperatives<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Enrico L. Replan <\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Bioessay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5566\">DR. JOSE N. RODRIGUEZ: Liberating the Lepers<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Serlie F. Barroga-Jamias<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Regular Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5679\">Socio-Environmental Effects of UsingTrichoderma Microbial Inoculant(TMI) and Trichoderma-ActivatedRice Straw Compost (RSC) In Copper-Contaminated Rice Fields in SelectedBarangays in Mogpog, Marinduque,Philippines<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Jassen H. Pacheco, Merdelyn T. Caasi-Lit and Virginia C. Cuevas<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5583\">Assessing the Barriers to Nuclear Power Development in the Philippines using the DEMATEL Approach<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Alvin B. Culaba, Darius Joseph R. Diamante, Michael Angelo B. Promentilla<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5635\">A Philippine Microcredentials Ecosystem: Towards Lifelong Learning and Socio-Economic Mobility<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Reynaldo B. Vea<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Section on Bioplastic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5689\">Challenges in the Growth of the Compostable Bioplastic Industry in the Philippines<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Agnes C. Rola<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5657\">Carbon Footprint Assessment of Carrageenan-Based Bioplastic<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Alvin B. Culaba and Diana Rose R. Coronado<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5615\">Biodegradable Plastic Alternatives from Terrestrial Sources: Research, Technology Development, and Manufacturing in the Philippines<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza and Virginia C. Cuevas<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines, the Academy chose the theme Looking Back and Looking Forward. This annual activity of the Academy serves as the leading forum for the presentation of scientific and policy research that aims to review the past achievements and outline the needed reforms and activities to address current issues and concerns. Policy recommendations on appropriate interventions as agreed upon during the various meetings and plenary sessions were submitted to the Philippine government and the private sector for their consideration and action. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-359","page","type-page","status-publish","czr-hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/359"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=359"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/359\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5687,"href":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/359\/revisions\/5687"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}